Torso Support Device

Abstract

A torso support device operable to provide support for a user's torso when a user is engaged in an activity such as but not limited to gardening wherein the user is kneeling and bent forward. The torso support device includes a base member that is rectangular in shape being planar in manner and having an upper surface. A first knee support member and a second knee support member are superposed on the upper surface of the base member. A tray is secured to the upper surface of the base member forward of the first knee support member and the second knee support member. An adjustable support post is hingedly secured to the base member and includes a chest pad pivotally secured thereto distal to the base member. A pair of stabilizers are operably secured to the base member and are deployable therefrom to provide additional stability of the base member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A support device operable to provide upper body support for a user when engaged therewith comprising:
 a base member, said base member having a first end and a second end, said base member having an upper surface;   at least one knee support member, said at least one knee support member being proximate said second end of said base member, said at least one knee support member operable to receive a user's knees superposed thereon;   a support post, said support post being secured to said base member proximate said first end of said base member, said support post having a first end and a second end; and   a chest pad, said chest pad being secured to said second end of said support post, said chest pad being rectangular in shape, said chest pad having an upper surface configured to support a portion of a user's chest thereon.   
     
     
         2 . The support device as recited in  claim 1 , and further including a tray, said tray being superposed said upper surface of said base member, said tray having at least one wall and a bottom forming an interior volume, said tray operable to receive and store objects therein. 
     
     
         3 . The support device as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said at least one knee support member further includes a depression, said depression configured to receive a user's knee therein. 
     
     
         4 . The support device as recited in  claim 3 , and further including a handle member, said handle member being secured to said support post, said handle member being perpendicular to said support post. 
     
     
         5 . The support device as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said support post is adjustable in height. 
     
     
         6 . The support device as recited in  claim 5 , and further including at least one stabilizer, said at least one stabilizer being operably secured to said base member, said at least one stabilizer having a first position and a second position, said at least one stabilizer in said second position being extended outward from said base member. 
     
     
         7 . The support device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said at least one knee support member and said upper surface of said chest pad are manufactured from gel. 
     
     
         8 . A torso support device that is operable to provide support for a user's torso comprising:
 a base member, said base member being rectangular in shape, said base member having a first end and a second end, said base member having an upper surface;   a first knee support member, said first knee support member being proximate said second end of said base member, said first knee support member operable to receive a user's knee superposed thereon;   a second knee support member, said second knee support member being proximate said second end of said base member, said second knee support member operable to receive a user's knee superposed thereon, said second knee support member being adjacent to said first knee support member;   a support post, said support post being secured to said base member proximate said first end of said base member, said support post having a first end and a second end, said support post being adjustable in height;   a chest pad, said chest pad being secured to said second end of said support post, said chest pad being rectangular in shape, said chest pad having an upper surface configured to support a portion of a user's chest thereon; and   a tray, said tray being superposed said upper surface of said base member, said tray having at least one wall and a bottom forming an interior volume, said tray operable to receive and store objects therein.   
     
     
         9 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 8 , and further including at least one stabilizer, said at least one stabilizer being operably secured to said base member, said at least one stabilizer having a first position and a second position, said at least one stabilizer in said second position being extended outward from said base member. 
     
     
         10 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 9 , and further including a first handle member and a second handle member, said first handle member and a second handle member being secured to said support post, said first handle member and a second handle member being perpendicular to said support post, said first handle member and a second handle member extending from opposing sides of said support post. 
     
     
         11 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said support post further includes a first segment and a second segment, said first segment being slidably secured within said second segment, said slidable securing of said first segment and said second segment operable to facilitate the height adjustment of said support posts. 
     
     
         12 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said first knee support member and said second knee support member further include depressions, said depressions operable to ergonomically support a user's knees. 
     
     
         13 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said first segment and said second segment of said support post include a plurality of apertures linearly oriented. 
     
     
         14 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 13 , wherein said chest pad is pivotally and rotatably mounted to said support post. 
     
     
         15 . A torso support device operable to provide support for a user's torso during a position of kneeling and bent forward comprising:
 a base member, said base member being rectangular in shape, said base member having a first end and a second end, said base member having an upper surface;   a first knee support member, said first knee support member being proximate said second end of said base member, said first knee support member operable to receive a user's knee superposed thereon;   a second knee support member, said second knee support member being proximate said second end of said base member, said second knee support member operable to receive a user's knee superposed thereon, said second knee support member being adjacent to said first knee support member;   a support post, said support post being secured to said base member proximate said first end of said base member, said support post having a first end and a second end, said support post having a first segment and a second segment, said first segment being slidably coupled with said second segment, said first segment and said second segment having a plurality of apertures linearly oriented, said support post being adjustable in height;   a chest pad, said chest pad being secured to said second end of said support post, said chest pad being rectangular in shape, said chest pad having an upper surface configured to support a portion of a user's chest thereon;   a tray, said tray being superposed said upper surface of said base member, said tray having a plurality of walls and a bottom forming an interior volume, said tray being rectangular in shape, said tray operable to receive and store objects therein; and   wherein said first knee support member and said second knee support member further include depressions, said depressions operable to ergonomically support a user's knees.   
     
     
         16 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 15 , and further including at least one stabilizer, said at least one stabilizer being operably secured to said base member, said at least one stabilizer having a first position and a second position, said at least one stabilizer in said second position being extended outward from said base member. 
     
     
         17 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 16 , and further including a pin, said pin releasably coupled with said plurality of apertures on said support post. 
     
     
         18 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 17 , and further including a first handle member and a second handle member, said first handle member and a second handle member being secured to said support post, said first handle member and a second handle member being perpendicular to said support post, said first handle member and a second handle member extending from opposing sides of said support post. 
     
     
         19 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said chest pad is pivotally and rotatably mounted to said second end of said support post. 
     
     
         20 . The torso support device as recited in  claim 19 , wherein first knee support member, said second knee support member and said upper surface of said chest pad are manufactured from gel.